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Incredibly nice affect in our Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Complimented the heat in the recipe, and the dish came out extra buttery rich tasting. We'll never make that dish without it!

FANTASTIC Bottle of Wine

08/15/2012

by SauvignonBlanc280240

I was drinking a more expensive sauvignon blanc and happened upon this bottle and have been in love with it ever since! The light citrus and melon tastes are terrific! Just wish it was on the wine menus at restaurants.

price

05/31/2012

by Carignan221802

why is it 9.95 instead of 7.65?

A wonderful white wine

07/23/2010

by Beckowski13893297

I'm a big fan of New Zealand white wines, and this one definitely does not disappoint. Although I like to try new things every now and then, I always come back to this bottle when I need to refresh my tastebuds on one of the best from the region.

Best Sauvignon Blanc I have ever tasted and its particularly due to the lush melon and tropical fruit flavors that turn what can be a too citrus, too mineral style of wine into a delight!

Another winner from NZ

11/19/2007

by Carroll12551410

Hard to beat for the money

very good

02/28/2007

by mattt9998

tropical fruit flavors and a small bite of acidity...I really like it

Love IT!!!!

11/20/2006

by Greenberg12164580

Have been serving this wine for over a year now and everyone has raved about it!!! So easy to drink and so inexpensive!!!

Nice table wine

06/19/2011

by Mike Ott

Great taste and after taste. Crisp. Great on a hot day. Keep a couple bottles on hand

Exceptional Wine

02/21/2010

by Haydock13725606

A truly exceptional wine for the money. Fruity and a great aftertaste.

EasyDrink

03/11/2009

by New2Wine

My wife and I had this wine last night, and both enjoyed it. This was a very easy drinking wine and very enjoyable.

New SCREW CAP for 2008!!!

01/15/2008

by Thumper 12141604

This new SCREW CAPPED 2008 Monkey Bay offering may not be the most impressive NZ Sauv Blanc. However it just may be the most fun one to drink. This is a party in a bottle! Soft, sweet, juicy citrus and mango,,,pairs nicely with most everything as well as a delightful patio sipper. A regular Summer time case buy at our house.

02/20/2009

by Vaughan13432828

GOOD, BUY AGAIN

Deliciously refreshing

11/23/2008

by merstar

I've been searching for a good Sauvignon Blanc for a long, long time now, and have never found the right match for me. Well, this was a nice surprise. Very well balanced, lightly fruity, not too sweet and not too tart. It's equally good on its own or with food, and compatible with many of the foods I eat. As an added bonus, the price is surprisingly low. This will be a regular in my house.

NIce performer

08/11/2008

by hutchoo

This Sauv-Blanc displays nice fruit without being considered sweet. Good refresher for summer sipping.

Excellent

03/29/2008

by Pettee12654825

Had it for the first time tonight with wild Alaskan halibut. Both wife and I find it very enjoyable. Very light. Nice after taste. We are not wine experts but do drink a variety of wines. Keep in mind that we try to keep our wines under $10. Haven't had a more expensive wine we liked any better.

God Bless Marlborough County!!!!!!!!!

01/12/2008

by grenache10665488

Just look at all these reviews on a basic commercial savignon blanc; who woulda thunk it? I can't remember the last time I found one particular wine region change my viewpoint of a varietal as the sav blancs from Marlborough county, New Zealand have. I have bought over twenty different examples from this region, at varying prices, and all but two have been fabulous. I no longer buy california or french sav blancs. Why bother? "Monkey Bay" is not "Kim Crawford", but it brings another dimension to a grape that used to bore me. I too serve it as my house SB and everyone smiles!!!

Great for the price

08/24/2007

by Atalante

This wine was so pleasant! It was nice to drink alone, worked well in cooking.

Love it!

07/10/2007

by Yurewitch12427737

Easy drinking, crisp and zingy

Great Fruit!

05/20/2007

by Wine11796704

NZ has certainly hit the mark with this delicious, fruit forward (grapefruit, mango)SB. I had stopped drinking SB until I discovered Monkey Bay.....

I"m a convert

04/05/2007

by squeakbox

I used to hate this wiine... I couldn't get past the cat pee smell. Then, I did, and now I love it.Very spunky and great for hot summer evenings.

One of my favorites

12/30/2006

by Androoos

My wife and I love to drink this wine. It is beautifully fruity with a perfect hint of sweetness. The finish is not overpowering nor long. We love to pour this for guests and always get rave reviews. One of the best Marlborough Sauv Blancs, and the price can't be beat. Easily found as well - if I can't make it over to Total Wine, the local grocery carries it (at a slightly higher price, albeit).

Funny name, good wine

04/24/2006

by Smith11974371

Just tried it last night - very nice wine for the price. No harsh bite; actually a touch sweet.

just tried!!!

11/03/2005

by carella11829199

Nice all purpose white. Using it as our house wine!!!

Good deal for the price

10/04/2011

by Shatzer12600943

2009 - There are better Sauv Blancs out there, even at this price point. I noted some pineapple and citrus, but underwhelming acidity.

11/15/2009

by May11932874

Nice not as good as Kim Crawford, but prob would buy again at the pricepoint 8.99

V. Good - Fruity Rated 3.5

07/24/2008

by Laird12848762

7.99

Good

04/10/2008

by Bentley12656466

I was wanting my new favorite, Fauna, but didn't have the time or energy to drive all the way down to that store, so I picked up this bottle of Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc.
I like this wine. It is lighter than my favorite, and a little more floral. A little sweeter, perhaps. Loads of citrus, but not as much grass. I must like it because there is only about a glassfull left. Enough for an apertif tomorrow after work.

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